🚨Parents: Be on the alert for common emoji codes
that can hide secret messages about drug use.
As part of their One Pill Can Kill awareness campaign, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has released a "cheat sheet" showing some of the most common emoji symbols pictured in the graphic above that may be used by teens to disguise drug-related communication and content.
The reference guide is intended to give parents, caregivers, educators, and other influencers a better sense of how emojis are being used in conjunction with illegal drugs. Fake prescription pills that are commonly laced with deadly fentanyl and methamphetamine are often sold on social media and e-commerce platforms - making them available to anyone who has a smartphone.
Sharing information like this helps to decode the emoji slang associated with buying and selling drugs. Please help spread awareness and keep our community safe!
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